Venice, FL

Class Dates: The school is open every day of the week. You may take the class any day of the week.

Class Time: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm each day

Class Location:2403 Whisperlow Street , Port Charlotte, FL, 33948.

Location Phone: 941-623-8623

Instructor: Jeff Baranski

Enrollment Deadline: Register today.

The schedule for the 40-hour class areadministeredby the School. The School reserves the right to cancel a class ten (10) days prior to the class date. Students will be offered relocation to a convenient class or rescheduled for the next class at the enrolled location. The Schoolcanassist youwithfinding anearbyhotel after you purchase and register for the live class.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Are there any reductions to the fee because I'm already an InterNACHI member?

No. If you're already a member, we'll include a free membership renewal for next year. As you know,all InterNACHI online educationis free for members. The fee for the 120-hour Florida course is essentially for the live class portion; the fees are actually set by the School.

An applicant for licensure must submit to a criminal background check, be of good moral character, and obtain a $300,000 commercial general liability insurance policy.

An applicant may not qualify for licensure if he or she has had a home inspector license or a license in any related field revoked at any time or suspended within the previous 5 years or has been assessed a fine that exceeds $500 within the previous 5 years. A license in a related field includes, but is not limited to, licensure in real estate, construction, mold-related services, or building code administration or inspection.

Do I currentlyneed a license to perform home inspections?

A license will be required after July 1, 2010.

What examination is given?

Anyone desiring to be licensed by examination will be required to pass the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) given by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors (EBPHI). Applicants must achieve a passing grade pursuant to the requirements of the NHIE, Section 455.217 and Section 468.8313(4), F.S. The applicant must pass the examination before they apply to be licensed.

What happens after I pass the examination?

Applicants must meet the other licensure requirements, including good moral character, completion of training requirements, fees, and insurance. Applicants then apply to the department for licensure.

For State Application Assistance:

If you have any questions or need assistance completing the application, please contact the department’s Customer Contact Center at 850.487.1395.

I’m currently licensed with the Construction Industry Licensing Board as a contractor. Do I need a license to perform home inspections?

(As of May 10, 2011)Contractors will be able to conduct system specific "inspections" that include some systems or components of the home. "Home inspection services" is currently defined to include all eight components of the home. Contractors can continue to conduct estimates and system specific inspections on those building systems and components included within their scope of work. The law defines "home inspection services" as the limited visual examination of the following readily accessible installed systems and components of a home: the structure, electrica

l system, HVAC system, roof covering, plumbing system, interior components, exterior components, and site conditions that affect the structure. The purpose of the inspection is to provide a written professional opinion of the condition of the home. All eight components of the home must be inspected and a report written to be considered an official home inspection where the department has jurisdiction under Section 468.83 Part XV. System specific inspections of just one system or component will not require a home inspectors license. However, contractors not licensed as a home inspector may not represent themselves as home inspectors.